East Sydney Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sydney Opera House showing theatre scenes, a city and modern architecture
Sydney Opera House featuring cbd, a skyscraper and modern architecture
Sydney Opera House which includes a bridge, a bay or harbour and modern architecture
Sydney Opera House showing theatre scenes and interior views
Sydney Opera House which includes a city, interior views and modern architecture

Where to stay in East Sydney

Woolloomooloo showing a hotel

Woolloomooloo

Woolloomooloo is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, colourful gardens and waterfront views. You might want to check out attractions like Woolloomooloo Wharf or William Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Woolloomooloo
ADGE Hotel & Residences

ADGE Hotel & Residences

4.5 out of 5
212 Riley Street Surry Hills NSW
The price is AU$162 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$162
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great location, clean rooms, friendly

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

ADGE Hotel & Residences
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel

The Sydney Boulevard Hotel

4 out of 5
90 William Street Woolloomooloo NSW
The price is AU$189 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$189
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Spotless! Great view of the harbour! Decent breakfast!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Sydney Boulevard Hotel
Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG

Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG

5 out of 5
2-14 Kings Cross Road Potts Point NSW
The price is AU$183 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$183
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Circular Quay and Sydney Opera ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
Great staff allowed an early check in for us. Room was clean and comfy. Hotel smelled clean and fresh. Staff at the desk were friendly with any requests we had

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills

3.5 out of 5
359 Crown Street Surry Hills NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)
Great location not to far to Sydney CBD

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
Regents Court Sydney

Regents Court Sydney

4 out of 5
18 Springfield Avenue Potts Point NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (939 reviews)
Excellent!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Regents Court Sydney
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,494 reviews)
The room was clean, the staff were very accommodating, close to darling harbour, restaurants and cafes. Would recommend this hotel

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Activities

Reviews of East Sydney

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
55
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
78
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Favourite place to stay

5/5 - Excellent

Jb

Go to every festival you can

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Walk around some of the backstreets also visit the old Darlinghurst gaol

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

nothing special

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

dirty & gringy but hey!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lack of parking very annoying.

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